5 Things Arsenal Must Do to Keep Their Title Challenge on Track

After Manchester City’s defeat to Chelsea at the Etihad, Arsenal are arguably in an even stronger position in the race for the Premier League title. The Gunners now sit two points clear of both teams at the top of the table.

However, there are still 14 games to go. That’s more than enough time for title dreams to crumble. Plus, Arsenal fans have a lingering cause for concern: They have a history of collapsing from contention at this stage in the season.

If they are to finish top of the Premier League, there are five things Arsene Wenger’s team must hope for and aspire toward. Some will be dependent on their own performance, others on the interference of the fates.

Go to the next slide to discover the key components of Arsenal’s continued title challenge.

Keep Olivier Giroud Fit

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If Arsenal are to land the Premier League title, the availability of Olivier Giroud will be absolutely crucial.

Giroud has played in 32 of Arsenal’s 36 games in 2013/14. His potential replacements, Nicklas Bendtner and Yaya Sanogo, are often declared inadequate or unfit. Therefore, Giroud is forced into action time and time again. Arsenal’s failure to recruit a striker in the January transfer window cranks up the pressure on Giroud another notch.

Arsenal must wrap Olivier Giroud in cotton wool whenever possible. As soon as the game looks won, they should seek to withdraw him.

Any injury to the Frenchman would significantly reduce Arsenal's chances of lifting the Premier League trophy.

Get Aaron Ramsey Back

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In the early part of the season, Aaron Ramsey was the front-runner for the PFA Player of the Year Award.

Ramsey's troublesome thigh injury and the form of Luis Suarez have seen the Welshman fall behind in that particular race, but he could end the season with an even more important prize: the Premier League title.

When Ramsey returns in March, he should be well-rested and primed to play an important role in Arsenal's run-in. His all-action midfield performances will we warmly welcomed back by the Arsenal fans.